Donna was born December 5, 1958 in Lowell, M.A., the daughter of Arlene (Perry) Grout.

Donna had lived most of her life in Laconia. She had previously lived in Virginia for about six years before moving back to Laconia. Donna was employed as a cashier for various employers. She loved cross word puzzles and knitting.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Arlene (Perry) and Paul Grout; of Christiansburg, VA; a son, Justin Freeman, of Christiansburg, VA; a daughter, Jessica S. Hein, of Laconia; a granddaughter, Kaylee Hein; a brother, Roy Hein, of Bedford, VA; two sisters, Meladie Daigneault, of Radford, VA and Paula Sulloway, of Christiansburg, VA and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a son, Christopher Hein.

There will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00AM at the Salvation Army, 177 Union Ave. Laconia, NH.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Carey House c/o Laconia Salvation Army 177 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246.